Not sure if anyone really pays attention to them. Figured it might be interesting to look back.
Best male athlete: Considering what he did this year, it's hard to think anyone but Peyton Manning deserves it.
Best moment: -USA bests Ghana, lah-dee-dah. You know it's sad when "OMG the US actually won a soccer game" ends up being nominated.
- Kevin Durant MVP speech, meh. You know, all these speeches run together, and a good 90% of it all sounds the same. Could not care less.
- Mariano Rivera last game. See, this has to win. When the absolute best player in a position retires, it had to be an important moment. I expect a landslide (which means it probably won't even win)
Best team: This one's hard. I will say though,that the UConn women's basketball team doesn't deserve it. They win literally ALL the time. They never lose. It's to the point where them losing would actually be a story. The Spurs decimated the Heat, and continue to prove they're not old enough. The Seahawks are also a huge deal, but I have to say the Seminoles should get it. They broke a streak of SEC teams winning the title that people thought wouldn't end. That in and of itself should get bonus points.
Best championship performance: Like the UConn women, Jimmy Johnson wins all the time. Snooze. Kawhi Leonhard gets my vote here. Young guy shows up the big 3 and gets the Finals MVP. I still think he needs to stop shooting threes though.
Best NFL player: Manning of course, but I would give Jamal Charles some love. The Chiefs had a strong defense, but they're not a playoff team without Charles.
Best NBA player: Durant was the MVP, but I see him losing to Lebron
Best driver: No opinions here, but the fact that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is even on the list makes me wonder what idiots do the nominating.
Best play: The fact that any dunk ever is on the list makes me sad. The game-ender in the Iron Bowl wasn't fantastic by any means, but had enormous implications.
That seems to be the only categories I can comment on. Best male action athlete. The only name I recognize is Nyjah Huston. I would vote for him I guess. Best coach probably Popovich.